In this case, this painting started as a collaboration for a book cover. The author needed a wizard for his novel, which could appear (or not) in full body and showcasing a dragon on the back (since was present on the book's story). At the end, these ideas where not that relevant so for the cover of the novel another approach was decided.

First rough, done in B&W, and digitally for a quick review.

After this first idea, the concept went on refining the line and style of the Wizard, same for the architecture and dragon style:

Color test and improving the general tone, posture and style of the main figure. Is much more "sinister" and unclear of intentions, leaving space for a more ambiguous interpretation for the viewer. The color tone and general mood of the painting is inclined on the color used by old dutch masters, specially for winter landscape and motive paintings.

Through a grill, the main lines of the painting are applied on the canvas, for later on apply the oils and use it as a reference guide of space.

The finished painting, ready for taking a photo for it and later publication.